7 New and Upcoming Businesses in Birmingham – Plus, an Adieu to a Local Restaurant
As the summer rays shine bright on Birmingham, the city welcomes a raft of new and exciting businesses, shaking up the commercial landscape. From a Nashville-based burger spot making its debut to the grand reopening of a historic local jewel, Birmingham’s happenings are a testament to the city’s dynamism. Unfortunately, the city simultaneously waves goodbye to a cherished local restaurant. Let’s walk you through what’s new and what’s upcoming in the Magic City.
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1. Bin Depot | Bessemer
Have you ever wondered the fate of items returned to Amazon? Birmingham’s Bessemer now houses the solution – Bin Depot. This new store opens up a diverse range of top-brand products at staggeringly low costs. Their dynamic pricing model begins at $14 on Fridays before dropping each day until items are just 50¢ on Thursdays.
2. The Carver Theatre | Theatre District
After a significant five-year renovation, the Carver Performing Arts Theatre, housing the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, is back with a bang. Their floor-to-ceiling improvements culminated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 6, revealing their exhibit featuring memorabilia from some of the Hall of Fame’s 200+ inductees.
3. The Edge | Homewood
In Homewood, a much-awaited development called The Edge has commenced a soft opening as other tenants gear up for the official launch. The tenants currently operating with limited hours boast a variety including Baba Java Coffee, Popbar, B’ham Burgers, Shin Ramen, The Que*Bicle and True40.
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4. Joyland | Avondale
Popular Nashville burger joint, Joyland, is slated to open doors in Avondale in the previous location of Rodney Scott’s this month. Spearheaded by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock, this restaurant is eagerly anticipated by city foodies.
5. Urban Hai | Parkside
Urban Hai, an Atlanta-origin autheantic Chinese restaurant, has plans to break into the Birmingham food scene at the Denham Building later this year. Their specialties include traditional dishes and Szechuan-style cuisine.
6. Board in Birmingham | Highway 280
Birmingham is set to witness the grand opening of its maiden charcuterie restaurant this fall. Located near Greystone on Highway 280, the restaurant is the enterprising venture of local caterer Corrine Sweet.
7. Workout Anytime Gym | Irondale
Workout Anytime, a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week gym, is set to open in Irondale soon. The fitness facility will feature cardio and strength equipment, a Cryolounge, Hydromassage, an Infrared sauna, personal and group training sessions, Redlight therapy, and tanning services.
Goodbye, Cantina | West Homewood
The news segment rounds off on a bittersweet note, announcing the closure of Cantina Tortilla Grill in West Homewood. The Castros, its proud proprietors, expressed gratitude for their loyal customers over the years and aim to concentrate efforts on their popular restaurant in Lane Parke, Sol Y Luna. We’re sad to see this favorite local eatery go, but excited for what’s next.
